PohlmanUSA 2017 Year in Review – Listening, Updating, Expanding.

Looking back on 2017, we here at PohlmanUSA are grateful for the opportunity to work with so many clients across the nation. As we are now in a new year, we want to thank you for your business. PohlmanUSA has been built, not only on the extensive efforts and impassioned dedication of our entire team, but also on the reputation and referrals that we receive from you. We appreciate that you have trusted us as your court reporting and litigation service provider.

In addition to the numerous types of litigation we have covered this past year, including pharmaceutical, medical device, asbestos, FELA, and others, we have been busy expanding our services and offices during 2017. In order to better service our clients nationwide, we have acquired O’Brien & Bails Reporters, headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan. This past summer, we also acquired Amicus Court Reporters, Inc. in Chicago, Illinois, and relocated our Chicago offices into their space at 300 West Adams, Suite 800.

Because we are always listening to our clients, PohlmanUSA has continued to invest in updating our web applications.  We rebranded our Desktop Video Conferencing system to MpVC (Multi-platform Video Conferencing), because we realize, in today’s mobile business environment, clients expect the ability to work from anywhere. As a litigation services partner to firms engaging in depositions from coast to coast, the option for attorneys to “appear” at depositions on smart phones or tablets is appealing and expected. As the leading nationwide provider of technology-driven court reporting and litigation services, we provide MpVC to combine the convenience of telephonic deposition attendance with the benefits of appearing in person.

During 2017, we were busy developing eSignature for the court, MyCourtESign. This system was designed to simplify the judicial review process and improve the overall processing time of orders. Currently this tool is being utilized for the asbestos docket in Madison County, Illinois.

Below is our complete list of services:

Multiparty Litigation Systems

  • MyDocFileServe™ (MDFS) is an efficient and cost effective solution to electronically file or serve documents in complex, fast-paced, and large litigation. It is designed for all parties involved in the asbestos litigation in Madison County, Illinois.
  • MyDocServe™ (MDS) is our electronic service list and online docket management system designed as an electronic document service solution. It is currently used in St. Clair and Massac Counties, Illinois.
  • MyRecordsRetrieval™ (MRR) is our custom records collection, management, and online distribution service. MRR is an encrypted, HIPAA-compliant, and customizable system for managing records in complex cases. MRR maintains asbestos cases for Madison, St. Clair, and Cook Counties, Illinois, as well as St. Louis City and other Missouri venues.
  • MyRecordsRetrieval™ Private Collection is our trusted records system expanded to provide records privately to one party. Records are accessible online, with convenient 24/7 access.
  • MyCase™ is our online case management system that has been customized for information efficiency.
  • Trial Calendar is a comprehensive solution for tracking Madison County asbestos trial dockets in a single, organized, online solution.

Court Reporting Services

  • Nationwide Court Reporting – PohlmanUSA is experienced in organizing and attending thousands of depositions each year while ensuring our clients receive personalized service and flawless products. Our reporters are among the best in the industry with numerous certifications and extensive backgrounds in a variety of litigation.
  • Trial Court Reporting – Partnering with an expansive network of more than 450 professional court reporters consisting of registered professional reporters, certified merit reporters, and certified realtime reporters, PohlmanUSA assigns multiple court reporters with the appropriate level of experience and certification for each hearing or trial.
  • Realtime Court Reporting – A Certified Realtime Reporter (CRR) uses a combination of stenographic skills, technology, and high-speed writing to provide an instantaneous translation of the deposition transcript onto an attorney’s laptop or tablet screen, and adds resources during the deposition by allowing for keyword searching and annotating.

Videography and Technology

  • Videography – Provided nationwide, PohlmanUSA delivers accurate and well-documented videography for your court depositions to engage and better inform the jury.
  • Multi-platform Video Conferencing (MpVC) – Dealing with increased caseloads and addressing sensitivity to litigation budgets, MpVC combines video streaming, video conferencing, and electronic exhibits into one powerful package.
  • Picture in Picture (PiP) – Our experienced video team uses PiP to show video, documents, and other media simultaneously to maximize efficiency in media usage.

Trial Services

  • Litigation Services – Trial support and litigation services include trial playback, video editing, file reformatting, media duplication, and other post-production abilities.
  • Mock courtroom – Our relocated and expanded Chicago office space includes a modular courtroom with private viewing rooms available for mock trials or to use for focus groups.

We are committed to progress as a company and to provide exceptional customer service. PohlmanUSA will continue to be on the cutting edge of court reporting and litigation services, integrating our experience and expertise with powerful new technological tools. We look forward to another successful year working with you. From us here at PohlmanUSA to all of you, we wish you a happy, successful year. And remember… We’re Always Listening. ®





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